Block play offers a rich opportunity for early math and science learning and the development of social, emotional, language, motor and cognitive skills. Kaplan offers a variety of unit blocks, hollow blocks, foam blocks, and cardboard blocks.
3 years & up. Wooden self-standing figures with diverse backgrounds and careers. Includes men and women in nontraditional roles. Great with blocks, role playing, and teaching children about communities and careers. Figures are printed on both sides, showing the front and back. Tallest figure stands 5 1/2" tall. Set of 30.
3 years & up. A fantastic building activity that helps children develop a sense of geometry and spatial awareness, as well as hand-eye coordination. The distinct angle of the bamboo pieces create endless possibilities for making exciting shapes and structures. Play with it as a game or construction activity. Includes 24 angular bamboo rings and an activity guide.
6 months & up. Introduce shapes to infants and toddlers with Soft Shape Blocks! The set of 12 blocks features a variety of shapes and colors. Children can begin basic shape recognition (circle, square, triangle) while they practice stacking and building. Great for sorting and matching by shape and color too! Surface wash only. Colors may vary.
18 months & up. This set of jumbo-sized classic building bricks comes in four colors and two sizes. Easy to use, the durable plastic bricks stack and lock together. Includes 25 large bricks (9 3/4"L x 4 3/4"W x 2 3/8"H) and 25 small bricks (4 3/4"L x 4 3/4"W x 2 3/8"H).
3 years & up. Look at building in a whole new light! This unique system allows LIGHT STAX® building blocks to stack on the smart base and light up with a push of a button. Change the light feature up by pressing on the flashing or fading modes. Add other classic construction blocks of similar size to open up a world of construction possibilities. Includes 122 blocks, 4 bases, and USB to DC cable. Each base requires 3 AAA batteries for a total of 12 AAA batteries (not included).
3 years & up. Take a simple linking math cube, add some extra shapes, building plates, twenty two-sided activity cards and you have a creative construction set with endless possibilities. Includes 400 cubes, 50 triangles, 50 quadrants, four building plates, and 20 activity cards.
3 years & up. Building blocks that glow! These beautifully colored building blocks are different than the traditional building blocks because they are built from a powered base and every block lights up as you stack them. There are endless possibilities to fulfill imagination and creativity since there is not a wrong way to stack the blocks. Use Light Stax as a custom night light with 3 light modes: solid, flashing, and fading. All three modes have a 15 minute auto shut-off. Expand your imagination… More »
3 years & up. This 19-piece magnetic building set by Panelcraft® comes in a rainbow of beautiful colors. Each square panel measures 9" x 9" and connects on the corners with an enclosed magnet. Make large structures, towers, play houses and more. Made from high-quality ABS plastic and 3/8" rare earth magnets sealed inside each piece.
3 years & up. A classic wood toy with solid pine logs in red, yellow & natural; green roof planks & red gables. 250 pieces in heavy-duty canvas bag for storage. This set comes complete with instructions to build a log cabin, barnyard and tree house all at the same time!
3 years & up. Young future farmers will enjoy down on the farm?fun with this fully assembled, wooden barn. Two-story barn is stocked with seven realistic plastic farm animals, a wooden ladder and a folding corral. Chunky handles let you take this little bit of 'country' wherever you go. Foldable wooden barn comes complete with seven farm animals, folding corral and ladder. 13 1/2"L x 10 1/2"W x 7"D.
2 years & up. Durable plywood construction, bold colors with natural accents and rubber, non-skid tires will make these vehicles a favorite in the classroom. Bus measures 7"L x 5 3/4"H x 9 1/2"W. Set of 6 wooden vehicles.
2 years & up. Add a new dimension to manipulative play. Simply clip the edges together to create an unlimited array of constructions. Build people, buildings, animals and more. Translucent plastic panels with inset details in five beautiful colors. Enhance the designs by creating them on top of a light table. 96 piece set.
12 months & up. Get ready to roll with cars, trucks, planes, boats, helicopters, and construction vehicles in bold primary colors! Wheels roll, propellers spin! Includes clear storage pail with 30 various vehicles, approximately 3"L. These toys are dishwasher safe and have no sharp edges. The boats float for fun water play and the cars roll across the floor without making any noise or leaving any marks.
3 years & up. Stimulate children's learning in the block center by integrating dinosaurs that are made with unit blocks. Mix and match interchangeable body parts to make your own unique dinosaur. Set includes 5 dinosaurs. Unit blocks sold separately.
3 years & up. This sturdy wooden incline ramp invites children to explore STEM concepts through prediction and experimentation. The six varying textures give children the opportunity to test the effects of surfacing, weight, and velocity on the potential speed and function of different objects. Ramptastic also introduces simple machines to children and is the perfect addition to the STEM toys in your classroom. Activity cards included. Cars sold separately. Measures 4 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W x 12 1/2"L.
4 years & up. This highly detailed set of 10 diecast safety vehicles will inspire community awareness and are perfectly sized for little hands to hold. Each vehicle is 3 inches long. Set includes a helicopter, ambulance, ladder truck, and wrecker.
18 months & up. This ten piece set of friends and family represents multiple ethnicities, ages, and genders. Children can role play people in their family, circle of friends, neighborhood, and more! Tallest figure is 5" tall. Blocks not included.
18 months & up. This set of five friends represents various abilities, ethnicities, and genders illustrating that everyone is unique and special in their own way. Figures measure 5" tall. Blocks not included.
18 months & up. Children can engage in a historic cultural journey while playing with the eight Around the World Dolls. These 5" figures represent four males and four females dressed in traditional clothing from seven various cultures.
3 - 5 years. Build Me "Emotions" invites preschoolers to explore emotions and physical characteristics in a fun and engaging way. As children collaborate on a range of character building experiences, they recognize feelings and identify similarities and differences. Building cards provide support and inspiration so children can continue to build and rebuild characters again and again! 188 pieces.
3 - 5 years. Set children's creativity free with this imaginative LEGO® DUPLO® set. Not only will it inspire big ideas in young minds, it will encourage self-expression and develop fine motor skills as they build, deconstruct and build again. Building cards provide support and inspiration so children can enjoy building fun! 160 pieces.
